Wheel Alignment & Laser Tracking
Full 4 wheel laser alignment to stop tyres wearing unevenly.
Wheel alignmentTyres · Supplied & Fitted
Tyres in High Wycombe: Supplied & Fitted
RH Automotive supplies and fits tyres for all makes and models on West Wycombe Road in High Wycombe. Send us your tyre size and we'll quote you before you book. We check your tread depth and tracking at the same time, and talk you through what the car actually needs.
- DVSA Approved MOT Centre
- Class 4 & Class 7
- All Makes & Models
- 25 Years in High Wycombe
- Free Retest
We quote before we start
No price shown here because every fitment is different. Send us your tyre size, call, or use the booking form, and we'll come back to you with a price.
Reading the sidewall
How do I find my tyre size?
Your tyre size is printed on the sidewall as a sequence of numbers and letters, for example 205/55 R16 91V. In that example, 205 is the width in millimetres, 55 is the sidewall height as a percentage of the width, R16 means a radial tyre for a 16-inch wheel, 91 is the load index and V is the speed rating. RH Automotive needs all of it to quote correctly.
| In "205/55 R16 91V" | Means | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 205 | Width | The tyre's width in millimetres, measured sidewall to sidewall |
| 55 | Aspect ratio | The sidewall height as a percentage of the width (here, 55% of 205mm) |
| R16 | Rim diameter | Radial construction (R), fitting a 16-inch wheel rim |
| 91 | Load index | A code for the maximum weight the tyre can carry when correctly inflated |
| V | Speed rating | A letter code for the tyre's maximum rated speed |
Not sure where to look, or can't read the size? Send us your registration and we'll find it for you.
Fitting the wrong size affects more than how the car looks. It can throw off your speedometer reading, change how the anti-lock brakes and stability control behave, and in some cases invalidate your insurance if the size doesn't match what's specified for the vehicle. RH Automotive always fits to the size specified for your car, or an approved alternative, and explains why if we ever recommend something different.
Straight answers
Tyre questions we get asked
When do my tyres need replacing?
The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre, all the way round. A 20p coin pushed into the tread gives a rough check: if the outer rim of the coin is visible, the tyre may be close to or below the limit and needs a proper check.
Tread depth isn't the only thing that matters. Cracking in the sidewall, a tyre's age, and uneven wear across the tread can all mean a tyre needs replacing well before it reaches the legal minimum.
What does uneven tyre wear mean?
Wear across just the inner or outer edge of a tyre usually points to incorrect wheel alignment rather than the tyre itself. RH Automotive checks alignment as part of any tyre fitting where wear looks uneven, and offers full 4 wheel laser alignment.
See wheel alignment for what that involves and the symptoms to look out for.
Brands
Which tyre brands do you stock?
We stock a range of tyre brands to suit different budgets and vehicles, from premium to budget. Tell us your budget and how you actually use the car, and we'll recommend the right tyre rather than just the first one in stock.
Tyre brand logos, premium to budget: to add once the stocked brands are confirmed with the client
Related services
Also at RH Automotive
Uneven tyre wear often points to a steering or suspension fault. See all the car repairs RH Automotive carries out, each one quoted before any work starts.
Brakes & Suspension
Pads, discs and suspension work, inspected and quoted before any work.
Brakes and suspensionMOT Test
Tyre condition is checked as part of every MOT, Class 4 and Class 7.
MOT pricesCar Servicing
Interim, full and major services at fixed prices, for all makes and models.
Servicing pricesBook online
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